Mechanical Mini-Series 9: Pre-Racing Vehicle Setup

Duration: 4 sessions

🏁 Build Off What You Know – Race-Prep Like a Pro

You’ve got the basics — now let’s make it track-worthy. This workshop is perfect for teens who’ve completed our Motorcycle Mechanics series and are ready to take the next step: prepping a real race bike for performance, precision, and competition conditions.

Using our 2023 Suzuki RM-Z450 motocross bike, teens will learn how to tune suspension, optimize tire setup, adjust fuel/air ratios, and run diagnostic tests with professional-grade tools like the Autel MaxiSys MS919. It’s where wrench skills meet racing insight — and where hands-on teens take their builds to the next level.

🏍️ Featured Build: 2023 Suzuki RM-Z450

Our official race-prep machine. Teens will train on this high-performance motocross bike, learning how to get it ready for high speeds, tight turns, and real off-road action.

💡 Why This Helps:

Races are won in the garage long before the starting gate. This series shows teens how to think like a racer, prep like a pro, and fine-tune every detail for speed, control, and safety. Whether they’re dreaming of the podium or just want to upgrade their own ride, this workshop teaches real-world race readiness and gives them the tools to back it up.

🔩 Breakdown of Sessions:

Session 1 – Suspension Setup & Terrain Response

🔧 Grip, Glide, and Land Smooth

Hands-on suspension tuning for jumps, corners, and terrain changes. Teens will learn how to adjust forks and shocks for both rider weight and course conditions.

Session 2 – Tires, Traction & Track Prep

🛞 Select and Set for the Win

From knobby treads to psi adjustments, this session breaks down how tire selection and pressure affect traction, speed, and race-day confidence.

Session 3 – Engine Tuning & Diagnostics

⚙️ Precision Power with the Autel MaxiSys MS919

Teens will learn to scan, interpret, and tune engine settings like throttle response and fuel mapping using our new MS919 diagnostic system.

Session 4 – Full Race-Prep Simulation

🏁 Wrenched. Tuned. Ready to Ride.

We’ll perform a complete pre-race checklist and run a timed setup challenge. Teens will test their knowledge, demonstrate tuning adjustments, and prep the RM-Z450 for action.

🔧 What to Expect:

• 4 hands-on sessions focused on race-day prep

• Deep-dive into suspension, tires, and engine performance

• Training with the Autel MaxiSys MS919 diagnostic system

• Hands-on work with a 2023 Suzuki RM-Z450 dirt bike

• Real-world application of tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization

• Optional video/photo showcase of their completed race-prep checklist

🎯 Perfect For:

• Teens who completed Motorcycle Mechanics (Mini-Series 4)
• Young riders aiming to race or wrench competitively
• Youth interested in motocross, FTR events, or pit crew training
• Anyone who wants to get hands-on with high-performance dirt bikes

💰 What It Costs

Workshop Price: $729

Includes: 4 hands-on sessions with real race bikes, expert instructors, pro diagnostic tools (like the Autel MaxiSys MS919), and personalized setup training.

You’re not just learning — you’re building real skills that transfer directly to the track and the garage.

Want help covering the cost? We’ve got options. Just ask us about flexible payments or scholarship opportunities. 🛠 This workshop would typically cost over $700 in a private garage or trade school — but we believe in building opportunity, not barriers.

🔒 Prerequisites:

To join this high-speed session, teens must:

✅ Complete Mini-Series 1: Safety & Tool ID

✅ Complete Mini-Series 4: Motorcycle Mechanics

⚠️ Show basic understanding of bike systems & tuning

⚠️ Pass a quick hands-on readiness challenge with instructors

🔧 Want to Skip a Prerequisite?

⚠️ Teens without Series 4 may still qualify by:

• Showing prior experience tuning dirt bikes or race builds

• Completing a quick hands-on challenge with our instructors

• Providing a reference from a shop mentor or mechanic familiar with their skills

If you’ve ever jetted a carb or swapped out a suspension fork at home — this is your place to level up.